SA Students
Summer Academy courses are designed specifically for high-potential students. Because of this differentiation, the
following criteria describe the Academy student:
- Enjoyment of intense study and challenge
- Willingness to become involved
- High degree of motivation
- Desire and drive to complete projects
- Successful group interaction skills
- Self-disciplined
- Emotional maturity
- Cooperative nature
Student criteria also include:
- Recommendation of his/her local district
- Completion of at least grade two
- Completion of application form
- Commitment to attend all days of the Academy
SA Program Translations (PDFs)
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About The Program
Summer Academy hosts over 1,250 students and 60 classes every summer. Students come from across the north metro area, and we want to make your first year at Summer Academy the best possible experience.
“My daughter had a blast! She is a child that does not talk about what happens at school but every day when she got home she told us all about her day. I love it.”
“He was so eager to go each day, & learn new things. He was impressed with his teachers, who seemed supportive and offered him challenges.”
“My daughter told us last night, ‘They don’t do anything in a boring way here. Everything is creative and interesting.’ That is enough endorsement for us. Teaching them learning is about interesting new ideas, curiosity, and wonder is exactly our goal too.”
“My son had a great deal of problems with bullies and other students making fun of him during the school year. Not a child in SA has my son had difficulties with. Thank you for providing an outlet for my son to meet and interact with peers that have similar interests!”